History of Landmark Lofts
A Legacy Reimagined
Originally built in 1925 as the historic Comal Power Plant, this architectural icon once powered progress across Texas and beyond. Today, reimagined as The Landmark, it stands as a symbol of timeless character and modern sophistication in the heart of New Braunfels next to beautiful Landa Park. Featuring unique condo, garden-style, and trendy loft residences, The Landmark offers exposed brick walls, sleek stained concrete and wood-style plank flooring, granite countertops, cultured marble vanities, and energy-efficient appliances.
The Powerhouse That Made History
The historic Comal Power Plant building in New Braunfels, TX, originated in 1925 as hydroelectric power plant supplying power to every power grid east of the Rocky Mountains. In 1927, it was the largest power plant in the world, burning pulverized lignite coals as fuel, switching to natural gas in 1928.
Powering Progress in Times of Need
As a Great Depression relief project, President Roosevelt established the Rural Electrification Agency, in which the plant took part in spreading power to rural areas and farms. During World War II, the Comal Power Plant played an important role in the massive mobilization of the industrial power needed to win the war by supplying power to military installations.
Life at the Comal Power Plant
Blackout orders from the War Department mandated that all windows be sealed to prevent light leakage and so that the plant could run at full capacity 24-hours a day, seven days a week. In 1947, the LCRA leased the power plant, it's first non-hydroelectric generation source.
A Landmark Preserved in Time
The plant ceased operations in 1973 and sat vacant for nearly 30 years. In 2004, the Larry Peel Company purchased the building to turn into high-end, luxury lofts. The Comal Power Plant is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of Interior and has received Recorded Texas Historic Landmark designation by the Texas Historical Commission.
Powered by History. Designed for Today
Fast forward to today, and the former Comal Power Plant stands renewed as The Landmark—where the energy that once powered a region now fuels an exceptional lifestyle. Original industrial character remains in the exposed brick walls and soaring spaces, seamlessly blended with sleek stained concrete flooring, granite kitchen counters, and cultured marble vanities.
Shopping in downtown New Braunfels, TX
Shopping
Boutique shopping, farmer's markets, and the charm of historic downtown New Braunfels — all within walking distance of your front door. At The Landmark Lofts, the best of local living isn't a drive away. It's an elevated lifestyle.
LIST OF NEARBY RESTAURANTS
Great Dining
Dining From riverside patios to historic storefronts, downtown New Braunfels serves up some of the best local dining in the Texas Hill Country — all just steps from your front door.
Entertainment in Downtown New Braunfels
Entertainment
Live music, local events, and the one-of-a-kind energy surrounding the plaza in downtown New Braunfels — all within walking distance of your front door.
